Some adventures take you to the top of a mountain. Others simply ask you to go with the flow. For three unforgettable days, I traded hiking boots for a paddle, packed my life into a 10L dry bag, and set off to kayak down the mighty Mahaweli River, the longest river in Sri Lanka. What followed…
The Aranya in a Rainforest: Sinharaja Sri Lanka
After leaving Maduwanwela, the road begins to climb steadily into the hills. The heat of the low country slowly disappears. Paddy fields give way to tea estates. Wisps of mist drift across the road, and the air turns cool enough for us to switch off the air conditioning and wind down the windows. Sooriyakanda has…
The Black Prince of Sabaragamuwa. Maduwanwela Walawwa Sri Lanka
Some weekends are about ticking places off a list. Others are about stumbling into stories. This was one of those weekends. We left Colombo on Saturday morning, heading towards our first destination, the legendary Maduwanwela Walawwa, one of Sri Lanka’s most fascinating aristocratic residences. As the roads narrowed and the scenery shifted from busy towns…
The Silence Between Mountains. Arankele Sri Lanka
After a hectic weekend climbing Dolukanda and visiting the haunting forest ruins of Ritigala, the drive back to Colombo needed one final stop. We were somewhat refreshed from the excellent full body massages the evening before, but our legs still carried the ache of two mountains, too little sleep, and far too many hours on rough trails. Yet…
A Mountain That Fell From the Sky. Dolukanda Sri Lanka
Some climbs give us a view. Others make us work for a story. Dolukanda does both. We set off early, 14 intrepid hikers moving out in that brief window when the morning still feels gentle. At the base, near the Dolukanda Raja Maha Viharaya in Kurunegala, Mahesh is waiting for us. A local from the village,…
She Went Anyway
Traveling as cabin crew ignited a passion that evolved over the years. Instead of viewing travel as a youthful endeavor, the author discovered deeper meaning in post-fifty journeys marked by spontaneity and connections. Experiences such as ziplining, skydiving, and marathons reflect newfound bravery and a commitment to self-discovery, proving life enriches with age.
Weekend at Great Western. Talawakelle Sri Lanka
I planned this as a glamping trip fully expecting comfortable tents and a bit of luxury in the hills. What I get is… not that. The setup is basic. Two tents come with proper beds, while another is just three mattresses laid out on the ground. No frills, no extras, no “glam.” But once the…
Fishing Cat February: Night Safaris in Colombo’s Urban Wetlands
Colombo is not a city most people associate with wildlife. But once the sun sets and the traffic fades, an entirely different world wakes up in the marshes around Diyasaru Park. As part of Fishing Cat February, we joined two late-night safaris exploring these wetlands — trading a comfortable Saturday night for muddy boardwalks, torchlight, and the…
A Journey to the Edge. Baththalanguduva Sri Lanka
This is the first Mihipedia Getaway of 2026, and nine of us are more than ready to trade the mainland’s momentum for something quieter, wilder. We leave Colombo before dawn, reaching Kalpitiya by 9 a.m. Jude, our guide, boatman, and soon-to-be hero chef is already waiting. Two small boats bob at the water’s edge as we load…
The Ghosts of the Walawwa: Ehelepola Wax Museum Kandy Sri Lanka
On a cool, mist-shrouded morning in Kandy, just steps from the rhythmic drums of the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, stands a building that breathes history. The 400-year-old Ehelepola Walawwa has seen the best and worst of humanity. Once the grand residence of a Kandyan nobleman, later a colonial prison, it is now reborn…
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